Angel Reese Leads Chicago Sky Amid Struggles, Supports Brother Signed by Lakers

The Chicago Sky continue to face a challenging WNBA season, suffering their 11th loss and holding a 4-11 record, despite strong performances from star forward Angel Reese, who is averaging a double-double and leading All-Star fan voting efforts (Articles 1, 3). Kamilla Cardoso, another key player, recently posted a career-high 27 points before leaving temporarily to play for Brazil’s national team, with Reese publicly supporting her teammate (Article 2). Amid the Sky's struggles, Reese’s consistent excellence has drawn praise from her alma mater LSU, paralleling the success of fellow LSU alum Aneesah Morrow, now with the Connecticut Sun (Article 3). Off the court, Angel Reese celebrated her brother Julian Reese’s signing with the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League team after he went undrafted, expressing pride and encouraging his work ethic as he competes for a roster spot (Articles 4, 5). Julian Reese had a standout college career at Maryland, making him one of the program’s most accomplished players despite being overlooked in the draft (Articles 4, 5). The Reese siblings' achievements highlight both perseverance and family support as they navigate professional basketball challenges.